KimboCare partners with Malaica and Wheels for Life to enable continuum of care in maternal health.

NAIROBI, November 15, 2023. KimboCare strengthens its ecosystem in Kenya with the addition of two leading players in digital health – Malaica and Wheels For Life – to enhance its maternal health program offerings. Through these partnerships, KimboCare ensures expectant women and mothers have immediate access to online knowledge and care, supporting their well-being between on-site doctor visits.

“We appreciate KimboCare’s trust in us, caring for the women whom they so greatly take care of and look forward to working together”, praises Dr Jemimah Kariuki, CEO & Founder of Wheels For Life. Pascal Koenig, Co-founder of Malaica, adds “We are very much looking forward to working with KimboCare, and showcasing how Malaica adds value for mums to be.”

With telehealth anticipated to surpass 20% of doctor visits by 2030, and potentially more with improved broadband access, hybrid care emerges as a crucial mechanism for the effective continuum of care. Franck Tiambo, Co-founder & COO of KimboCare, highlights the significance of offering hybrid care, adding virtual components to their already existing in-person health programs.

“In running our maternal health programs in Africa, we’ve realized that patients need support between doctor visits, especially after delivery. Through these partnerships, our patients timely get their questions answered by professionals and coaching from experienced mothers through the chat feature”, says Franck. He goes on to emphasize “For us, communities building each other up effect is the icing on the cake. I can’t think of a more powerful way to create self-sustaining impact”.

This is the first collaboration of its kind in Africa’s digital health - multiple players coming together, one platform, one ambition: informed and empathetic care experiences for mothers and their babies. Join us in celebrating this major milestone!

About Malaica

The path of pregnancy can be lengthy, filled with unforeseen challenges and often frustrating. At Malaica, we aim to transform this experience. Our mission is to enhance the convenience and safety of the pregnancy journey for millions. We are a devoted team working to empower expectant mothers and parents in Kenya, drawing upon a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained from our efforts. On our website, you'll discover a curated repository of top-quality content, offering valuable insights and resources for our community.

About Wheels For Life

We aim to ensure no pregnant woman goes through her journey alone, and that no mother loses her life while giving birth. Wheels For Life connects patients to a call center through a toll-free number, offering consultations and transportation from their homes to healthcare facilities. We've achieved this through close collaboration with various stakeholders, providing assurance to pregnant women and their loved ones that they are well taken care of during this process. Starting in Nairobi County, we have expanded to five other counties: Nakuru, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, Kiambu, and Machakos. Our goal is to extend our reach to cover the entire country and region, serving even more women.

About KimboCare

KimboCare is a digital health company that ensures the traceability of medical services delivered through verified healthcare providers. Our platform empowers African expats to purchase cost-effective quality healthcare services (Health Credits) and gift them to their family members back home. On a larger scale, KimboCare enables social impact leaders to improve the health of financially vulnerable communities to gain insight into the impact that their funding is enabling.

KimboCare has facilitated access to good health and well-being for thousands of patients across West and East Africa. Its work has been featured in a plethora of news streams including Le Monde Economique, BBC, Microsoft, and Galen Growth.

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